A message from Jericho writer Robbie Thompson (Writer Episode 18 “A.K.A.”)
Robbie Thompson is a name many of us may not know, although he worked on both seasons of Jericho in the writer’s room. Over the last month plus, I’ve gotten to know Robbie, and like so many others in the Jericho family, he’s an amazing guy.
Robbie started out as a writers’ assistant, and on Episode 18 (AKA), Carol Barbee gave him the reins to craft the story. This episode showed us Robert and Darcy Hawkins in love, the beginning of Jake’s and Hawkins’ relationship in those intense scenes in the basement, and who could forget Mimi and the chicken?
Robbie was kind enough to donate a signed script (which also includes signatures from Jon Steinberg, Matt Federman, and Steve Scaia) for the effort to raise funds to get the ad back on the air. He also wanted to share a few words with everyone:
“Hey, Robbie Thompson here. I just wanted to say thank you all for everything you’ve done for Jericho. I’m so proud to be a part of this show’s legacy - a legacy that simply would not exist without your creativity, hard work and belief in the show. You made television history - twice! First by bringing the show back from the dead, and again by creating the first ever fan created television ad. I’m just blown away by the quality and craftsmanship of the work Jason did on the ad, and I hope auctioning off this signed copy of Episode 18, “A.K.A.” will help raise the necessary funds to get your amazing ad back on the air and keep the fight to save Jericho alive. Thanks again, Robbie Thompson”
Thanks, Robbie. We appreciate all that you’ve done for Jericho and its fans!
-Rubberpoultry
kdolten said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:21 am
Robbie, I love “AKA.” I think Mimi and the chicken will stay with me forever. lol. Thank you for donating the script and helping us to reach the goal to show the ad again!
Welcome2CHO said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:34 am
Robbie, the continued support from you guys is simply incredible! Bravo on “AKA”! We look forward to more amazing work from you in years to come.
Wandeer said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:37 am
Robbie, thanks for your kind words and for your generosity.
MikesMom said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:37 am
Continued Thank You’s to all the cast and crew for supporting us fans and keeping the lines of communication open.
Your continued involvement certainly shows how much the show and the fans mean to you all. The legacy of this show would not exist without that as well.
Thank you for your donation of the signed script.
foxgray1 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:43 am
Robbie, I just loved AKA. The scene between Mimi and the chicken is just priceless. You are so wonderful to help all us fans and keep our spirits up to continue to fight for Jericho. I hope you can write more episodes for season 3.
Darla (MissCincy) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:55 am
Robbie, thank you for your contributions to Jericho. There are some truly memorable moments in Ep. 18. You helped make the show what it was, and what we hope it will continue to be. Thank you for your efforts, and thank you for the donation of the script. That is awesome.
NightShade said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:07 am
Hi Robbie! Thank you so much for your work for Jericho. “AKA” is one of my personal favorites as it combines humor with intensity. The two are at opposite ends of the spectrum in emotions. But you’ve linked them seamlessly in the script and chose the actors best able to express the story you told. I, too, look forward to seeing more of your work in the future on Season 3. And, if you get opportunity to do so - stop by here or contact RP or Shaun O’Mac and let us know any other work you are writing in the future until Jericho’s return (what show, when, what network) so we might follow a career that no doubt will be award-winning! Thanks again…
NightShade/Gloria
Judith (artzylady) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:11 am
Hello Robbie, and thanks so much for the wonderful gift you’ve provided in the effort to get Jason’s awesome commercial back on the air. AKA was one of my favorite episodes of Jericho, although I love them all, of course. The scenes between Jake and Hawkins in his basement, as well as Mimi and the chicken, will be with me forever. Everyone in the Jericho family deserves to come back to finish the Jericho story, and we will continue this effort until it’s back on the air, in a movie theater, or both. So, congrats on an amazing script, and thanks for your support.
dsande01 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:43 am
Hi Robbie, thanks so much! Just want to say “AKA” was a terrific episode, and you should be so very proud of it! Keep sharp! We’re hopefully gonna need you very soon for Jericho Season 3!
mpbnice said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:46 am
Robbie, as long as I live, I will aways remember Mimi and the chicken! Those scenes touched the hearts of all we animal lovers out there who wonder what we’d do in a similar situation.
I wish you hadn’t donated that particular script…I can’t afford it, but I can’t resist the temptation of bidding on it, either.
Jeanine (jeanine123) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 8:35 am
Thanks so much, Robbie!!! I loved the scenes with Mimi and the chicken. They were right on the mark!! Yet another wonderful episode!
Char said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 8:42 am
Thanks so much for being part of the best TV show ever!
Debby/dbalcer1 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:15 am
Robbie, thanks for donating the script to help raise funds for the commercial. I loved episode 18. We just watched it again as a group. The balance of humor and suspense in that episode was perfect. You had me laughing out loud and then biting my nails. I hope that you get to write many more episodes of Jericho.
Debby
Rangerette (Debbie) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:19 am
Thank you for bringing us such a wonderful story in AKA. I agree with everyone else. I will never forget Mimi and the chicken scene. It was just the right amount of humor needed to relieve the intensity of the scenes with Jake and Hawkins. You did an excellent job, as did everyone connected to the show. Thank you for donating the script to help our efforts. I can’t afford to bid, but I am sure there are plenty who will have quite the bidding war over it. We hope to have you working on season 3 very soon!!!
delana201 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:31 am
Anyone who had a hand in writing Mimi and the chicken has won my heart already. Now, I’ll have to watch for “Robbie Thompson” in the writers’ credits when I’m watching shows. Thank you for your kind words and for your help in keeping Jericho alive.
Sherry said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:49 am
Hi Robbie!
Thanks so much for donating AKA for the cause. I really loved that episode. You are obviously a very talented writer. We are still fighting for Jericho.
starlace said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Thanks, Robbie, for your work on Jericho, for helping us out, and for sharing your kind words. AKA is one of those episodes that truly epitomizes what Jericho is about - family, humor, mystery, suspense - it’s got it all. Thank you for your hard work. You and the rest of the Jericho family are the reason we’re still here. Hope we get to see more of your work soon!
Dee said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 10:17 am
Thank you so much for not only your work on Jericho, but for the script as well. When I saw Mimi talking to that chicken, I almost died!!! I talk to my chickens, too! Again, thank you for all you have done and continue to do!
nobodysbaby said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 10:28 am
THAT is one of my favorite episodes! There was always just the right balance of humor to diffuse the intensity of the episodes…Mimi and the chicken was priceless!
There are not enough words to express our gratitude for giving us Jericho in the first place and then continuing to keep communications ongoing with us…Jericho is pricless in so many ways! Thank you very much for your generosity!
Nipshot said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 10:47 am
Thanks to you, Robbie, for also being a huge part of the Jericho legacy…………we hope you will be writing some episodes for season 3!!!
Lisa C ( kystorms) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 10:59 am
Loved A.K.A., and the love between Darcy and Rob was truly awesome. It was great to have been able to watch that love grow. Thank you for all the great work you did for Jericho and its fans, and thank you for donating the script.
Dean Moering said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 11:46 am
Thank you, Robbie, for all your hard work, along with the other writers. We hope to put you guys back to work writing quality episodes of Jericho. AKA was great! Some of us feel that we are not only ‘Rangers,’ But citizens of Jericho, KS. And we are here to stay until someone rebuilds our town!
Again, thanks to RP for staying in touch with staff and crew to build our spirits. We maybe are the “NUTTIEST” fans in history, but without the quality of cast and crew of Jericho, we wouldn’t be here.
Respectfully yours,
Dean (dcm1987)
guiver1 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
Thank you, Robbie. AKA is one of my favorite episodes. Hope you’ll be writing alot of epidodes for season three.
Guiver1/Sharon
N2N2 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
So, you’re the guy that FINALLY told us Robert’s story! Thank you for that and for telling it the way you did. You tortured us, and I loved it!
The Mimi with chicken scenes were priceless. I especially liked when Mimi cleaned her nails with the axe - OMG, too funny! And let us not forget the touching scene with out dear departed Bonnie.
I look forward to seeing your work again. I’m sure I shall be just as entertained as I was in AKA. Thank you.
MREinLa1 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Thank you for all the wonderful work you and the other writers have done for the show. Without you, there would be no us. Keep up the good work in whatever you do.
Jim4Jericho said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
Robbie, AKA was a fantastic episode! Mimi and the chicken were hilarious, but the bonding moment between Mimi and Bonnie with the awkward attempt at a hug was priceless! Thanks for your hard work and the donation, as well.
PV544 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
Like many of the others who have already commented, I loved “A.K.A.”, and, of course, the WHOLE chicken incident. Great stuff, great TV.
Thanks for writing this episode, and thanks for donating the script (Gotta start digging through the car and the couch cushions for money to bid with on this script).
jericho911 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 3:52 pm
Thanks for your donation of the autographed script. AKA was such a terrific episode. Mimi and the chicken just could not be topped! Great people like you who worked on Jericho behind the scenes and in front of the camera is just why this show means so much to us. You put your all into something that has made a lasting memory for millions, and we are so hoping for many, many more memories to be made! We want our show back, and that is “why we fight.”
Arwen said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
Hey Robbie - thanx so much for doing this for us! We’re really missing Jericho and everything it meant to us. We appreciate you all keeping in touch with us! Keep fighting for Jericho and know that we’re with you all the way!!!
Arwen
Jennifer (fighttowin1) said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
Thank you so very much, Robbie, for your support of our efforts! I have the utmost respect for you. AKA was a great one. I think that the scene with Mimi and the chicken is one that we will never forget!!! It was the perfect balance between the intense situation with Jake and Rob and then the laughter-inducing scene with Mimi and the chicken.
Thank you!!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
wisespyguy said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
GREAT JOB, ROBBIE! THAT’S MY 2ND FAVORITE EP.
curlybean said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
The scenes with Mimi and the chicken were so funny. But the best part of AKA was watching Jake and Hawkins trying to figure each other out. I loved that part. Thanks, Robbie, for all you do. Jericho has brought many people together, and I’m proud to have been a part of everything that has happened…and everything that will happen.
steve6960 said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Thank you, Robbie and our friend RP/Jason, for your efforts. You both make TV an art form again, not another mindless reality crap show. Keep pushing the boundaries for those of us who like to think, not just follow.
Steve6960
kricka said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
WooHoo! Always nice to hear from the creative team. Thanks for your support and looking forward to what’s next.
jmorganff said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
Dude, Robbie, A.K.A was awesome. One of the best episodes yet. It’s amazing, what you do. I only wish I had that kind of talent. I pray for more, and thanks for all your help.
KrzyKitty said,
Wrote on August 14, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
Thank you and the rest of the creative team for all your hard work. A.K.A. is a favorite of our family, and Mimi with the chicken still cracks all of us up. Can’t wait to see what you all have in store for Jericho!
Scoobud said,
Wrote on August 15, 2008 @ 6:38 am
Robbie, A.K.A. was AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for supporting the effort and taking the time to leave us fans a message of encouragement! You guys of Jericho ROCK!!!!
redsox1986 said,
Wrote on August 16, 2008 @ 11:17 am
Robbie, thank you so much for all your work on the show and for donating the AKA script towards the TV ad. The entire production team and crew, actors, and writers have truly created something very different and special and something that will last many years into the future.
AKA is one of my favorite episodes, from Mimi talking to the chicken to the story arc where Jake and Hawkins’ relationship change as they are forced to trust one another, especially since both have worked alone for so many years, and they were forced to stand on uncommon ground.
I wish you well on all your future endeavors.
Barney, “AKA” Redsox1986
sonyabrady said,
Wrote on August 16, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
This was by far my favorite of the first season, Mimi talking to the chicken was the best scene on television in years!!!! My hope of course is to see some more of your work in season 3 of Jericho when it is picked up. But good luck in all your future endeavors, you are abviously very talented and will go far in all you do. Many Blessings - Sonya Hatton Indianapolis, IN (sonyabrady on all boards)